Yadagirigutta is a census town in the Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Telangana.

In Tretayugam, there lived a sage by the name of Yadarishi, son of the great sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya (Hanuman) on this hill between Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri (Now in Nalgonda district of Telangana, India). Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in five different forms as Sri JwalaNarasimha, Sri  Yogananda, SriGandabherunda, Sri Ugra, and Sri  Lakshminarasimha. All these five forms (roopas) are presently worshipped within the temple. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.

There are Purana and traditional accounts of this Shrine, which are widely popular among the devotees. There is mention of the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas. Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (Sanctum Sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha), the adornment as well as the weapon is a symbol this temple is identified by from as far away as 6 km. It is said that many years ago the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came as if like a compass guiding them toward the temple. The Chakra Considered to possess mystic power and value, at times turns on its own; no human hand is capable of turning it.

Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with Yada's penance, sent Sri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years.

After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing of the Lord's presence, came to worship Him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship. Because of this, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha moved into the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord, to no avail.

After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars.

The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja procedure) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.

Yadagirigutta

Yadagirigutta is the most unique, beautiful, and pleasant Hillock with a moderate Climate in all seasons and the temple is located at a distance of about 60 KM from Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana. The flow of devotees/pilgrims visiting the temple for worship is very high since it is situated near the capital city. Every day not less than 5000-8000 pilgrims on average visit this temple for offering their vows, performing of saswata pujas, saswata kalyanam, LakshaTulasi Pujas, Abhisekam, etc... There will be a heavy congregation of devotees/pilgrims during Saturdays, Sundays and other Public Holidays.

Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple or Yadagirigutta is a popular Hindu Temple of Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu It is situated on a hillock in the Nalgonda district, Telangana, Yadagirigutta at a distance of 6 KM from Riagir Railway station and at a distance of 13 KM from Bhongir Town and 60 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad.

Structure
After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars. Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in five different forms as Sri JwalaNarasimha, Sri Yogananda, SriGandabherunda, Sri Ugra, and Sri Lakshminarasimha. All these five forms (roopas) are presently worshipped within the temple. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram. There are Purana and traditional accounts of this Shrine, which are widely popular among the devotees. There is mention of the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas.

Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (Sanctum Sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha), the adornment as well as the weapon is a symbol this temple is identified by from as far away as 6 km. It is said that many years ago the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came as if like a compass guiding them toward the temple. The Chakra Considered to possess mystic power and value, at times turns on its own; no human hand is capable of turning it. Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with Yada's penance, sent Sri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Sri LakshmiNarasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years.

After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing of the Lord's presence, came to worship Him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship. Because of this, Sri LakshmiNarasimha moved into to the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord, to no avail.

After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars.

The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja procedure) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.

Beliefs
As the belief goes, Lord Narasimha has taken on the role of a "doctor" and is known as "Vaidya Narasimha" by his devotees at this shrine to cure many chronic diseases and the role of a 'do gooder' to those who are under the influence of bad planets, witchcraft, and black magic. Many instances are cited of the Lord appearing in the dreams of the devotees, administering medicines and operating on the patients, and blessing them with good health. Many devotees tell of vivid dreams in which the Lord comes to heal them from chronic or terminal illnesses, and even mental or emotional problems. A mandala (40 day) pradakshina is very popular and made by many devotees to get cured a long-standing ailment or chronic disease. Often, the Lord Himself has imparted mantrOpadEsham to select devotees in their dreams.

Visitors Antiquity
There is an ancient Inscription at kolanupaka Jagaddevuni Narayana Swamy Temple saying that After christ in the year of 1148 The King Tribhuvana Malludu win the bottle in Telangana, He Established a fort on Ekashila Hillock at Bhongir in respect of for his Victory in Telangana. At the same time, he visited lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy several Times. In the 15th Century, the Vijayanagara Samrjya Samrat Sri Krishnadevarayalu wrote in his autobiography that while he going to war he Visited the temple and prayers the lord for victory .and also got a son on the mercy of Lord Narasimha Swamy.

Important Temple Festivals

Bramhostavams | Every year Sri Swamy vari Brahmothsavams are performed during the months of  Palgunam i.e. from Shudha Vidiya to Dwadasi for (11 ) days (normally in the of month February & March).During the Brahmothsavams cultural programs like Harikathas, Bajans,  Vocal recites, Upanyasams, Bharatha Natyams, and Dramas were arranged with well-known artists and Scholars from different places.

Jayanthi | Sri Swamy vari Jayanthi Mahotsavams will perform from Vysakha Sudha Dwadasi to Chathurdashi. The programs were also arranged at the time of Narasimha Jayanthi,.Various Parayanams like Ramayan, Maha Bharath, Bhagawath Geetha, Kshetra Mahathyam, etc were arranged at the time of Brahmothsavams and Jayanthi. The Peethadhipathis & Mathadhipathis who visited this temple is also given their Pravachanams to the Devotees.


Swathi | Sri Swamy vari Astothara Satha Ghatabhisekam will perform every month on Swathi Nakshatram (i.e Birth star of Swamy varu) from 4-30 AM to 7-00 AM  as per Agama Shastra procedure.  Devotees may Participate in this Sathaghatabhisekham @ 750/- (Two persons allowed).

Pavithrostavams | Sri Swamy vari Pavithrotsavams will perform from Shravana Shudha Dashimi to Dwadashi.

Adhyanotsavams | Sri Swamy vari Adhyayanotsavams will perform Six days from vaikunta Ekadasi

Dhanurmasams | During the Dhanurmasam days,  every day in the early morning Margali will be held in the Temple and  Thiruppavai Keerthanams will be rendered by  Archakas which were written by Andal Ammavaru.

Annakutothsavam | Annakutostavam will perform on the day of Kartheeka Pournami

   OTHER IMPORTANT FESTIVALS CELEBRATED

1. Ramanuja Thirunakshathram.
2. Nammalvar Thirunakshathram
3. Manavala Mahammavari Thirunakshatram
4. Thirumanjari alwar Thirunakshatram
5. Thiruppavari alwar Thirunakshatram
6. Andal Thirunakshatram
7. Sri Krishna Janmashtami
8. Margali Masam
9. Sri Rama Navami
10. Maha Shiva Rathri
11. Devi Navarathrulu
12. Hanumath Jayanthi

Educational Institution

The devasthanam is maintaining the Sanskrit Vidyaa peetam Institution.

GOSHALA:- The Devasthanam is maintaining a Goshala and at present 23 livestock are existing about 30 to 50 liters of milk are being derived per day from the cows according to the seasons and they are being utilized for Sri Swamy vari Nijabhishekamu and annadanam for temple nivedhana.

PROPERTIES The Devasthanam is having 106.Acres of forest land around the temple. In addition to that 7.40 Acres of wetland and 33.5 Acres of dry land at Yadagiripally, Gundla pally, and Mallapuiram villages. Out of which 2.16 wetland located at Indriyal village has not useful for cultivation and is kept barren and the remaining land is being cultivated by the Devasthanam itself and raising food gross to the Goshala and also raising flower and tulasi gardens for the use of the Temple. In addition to that there are sites of about 15 Acres at Saidapuram and the same is also utilized for raising fruit trees.

Literature

The Temple Authorities published the Books for Devotees to Worship of Lord.

!. Kshetra Mahatyam( Telugu- Hindi)
2.Sri Lakshmi Nrusimha Sahasranama Archana
3.Kshetra DaRSHINI
4.SRI LAKSHMI NRUSIMHA SUPRABHATAM
5.Sri Swamy Vari Archana Vidhanam
6. Sri Swami Vari temple history and also Sri Swamy vari Calenders, Laminated Photos, Gold Dollars (3 Grams)
    and other devotional books are also available in the Prachara Shakha Counter.(Publication Centre)

References:

yadagiriguttasrilakshminarasimhaswamy.org